Defending Indian Super League (ISL) champions, Mumbai City FC will visit the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur to play Jamshedpur FC in Jamshedpur’s first home game of the season on Saturday.
After a closely contested battle, The Men of Steel emerged 2-1 winners against FC Goa, where Jordan Murray’s stoppage-time winner came in after Javi Siverio’s successful penalty had kept them in the contest. However, head coach Khalid Jamil has asked his team to remain grounded and focused ahead of the crucial clash.
Defensive Focus And Key Challenges For Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur FC have been on the back foot for most of the games played so far, whereas their defensiveness in that previous match was evident. Goalkeeper, Albino Gomes will have to be much more effective and cannot afford to give up a soft goal like he did at Fatorda.
For Jamshedpur’s Jamil, who also coached NorthEast United FC earlier, has an upper hand against the Mumbai City over his last five games – with just one defeat – he will be keen not to allow that to change at the Furnace.
Mumbai City FC Seeks First Win
Mumbai City FC, however, head into this game riding on the crest of a pulsating 2-2 draw against Mohun Bagan Super Giant. The Islanders did show some remarkable performance when they came back from being two goals down in the first half of play to garner the point. Under head coach Petr Kratky, the Islanders would seek their first win of the season as the players eye something that came close for them last season.
Thrilling Battle Anticipated at the Furnace
Jamshedpur would love to continue their winning spree while Mumbai City is eager to end their losing run. The stage is well set for an exciting encounter in Jamshedpur as the two teams would approach the game with caution, however would certainly be full of attacking flair throughout the game.
The Sportz Planet Desk,
Atharva Shetye
